Business park to create up to 200 jobs

Up to 200 jobs will be created under proposals for homes, a pub/restaurant, shops, a hotel and offices at Kingsway Business Park in Rochdale. Plans have been submitted for the next phase of development at the business park.

Up to 200 jobs will be created under proposals for homes, a pub/restaurant, shops, a hotel and offices at Kingsway Business Park in Rochdale.

Plans have been submitted for the next phase of development at the business park.

The scheme would see 160 new homes alongside the Rochdale Canal, and a Kingsway Village Centre, which would feature a convenience store and other shops to support the business park and housing development.

A decision on the proposals is expected early next year. Wilson Bowden Developments has produced a masterplan for the Kingsway Village, and is working with David Wilson Homes on the detailed application for the new houses.

John Hudson, chief executive of Rochdale Development Agency, said: “This is a very exciting step for Kingsway Business Park's development. The Kingsway Village will help attract new companies to the business park, and also support its current workforce. It is very much part of our plan to make this a mixed use site.”

Coun Dale Mulgrew, cabinet member for development at Rochdale council, said: “Kingsway is developing a reputation as a destination of choice for major companies and this next move will support its progress further as a major centre for business in the north west.

“JD Sports Fashion is currently carrying out work on its new 850,000 sq ft site, whilst businesses including CR Laurence and Vindon Scientific are now firmly established.”